A Rimas Dissolutas poem
The English call it a ‘French Exit’,
to leave a party without a goodbye,
and surrender out the door,
in lieu of trading novel pleasantry,
as socially conservative mercantile,
prudent in saving seconds, let’s Frexit,
no need for pomp, it’s not Versailles,
though, I admire your buildings, Monsieur,
for their historic architectural integrity,
you may consider me a Francophile,
you’re still my neighbour, despite Brexit,
we share a narrative; rival, or ally,
spread our lingua franca; Hello, Bonjour,
and in an affinity to avoid pageantry,
the French call it “to leave English style”.
© Darius the Mate 04-01-2022
Rimas Dissolutas; originating in France, this troubadouric verse was performed by French medieval lyric poets through the 12th and 13th centuries.
Writer for dVerse: Poetics – Exploring the realm of French Literature.
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Funtastic swipe. I loved it for relevance and impertinance.
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Thank you, Sean.
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Really enjoyed this, Darius 🙂 I love your definition of French exit and that the French call it “leaving English style.” Trés bien!
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Thank you, Sunra!
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Loved hearing you read this! It isn’t Versailles was my favorite part except for the delicious turnabout at the end. Playful, smart, utterly enjoyable. C’est formidable, Monsieur.
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Such a creative piece, from “Frexit” to “Francophile,” well done! 👏👏
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Thank you, Tricia. 🙂
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Welcome! 🌸
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This is fantastic! From “French exit” to leaving in English style, it’s a fun ride!
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Thank you, Paean! 🤩
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This is sheer poetic brilliance 😀 I enjoyed the natural rhythmic flow and cadence so much. Especially love; “I admire your buildings, Monsieur, for their historic architectural integrity, you may consider me a Francophile, you’re still my neighbour, despite Brexit.” Thank you so much for writing to the prompt! 💝💝
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Thank you, Sanaa. You’re too kind.
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You’re welcome 🙂
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Ha! Really enjoyed that…..and this is really high standard swashbuckling stuff, sword unsheathed, parried and jousted..well done..
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What’s a bit of jousting between neighbours. No love lost from me.
Thank you for your enjoyment, Ain.
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Too funny, Darius 😀
Also, I love that anything can be an “X”exit. One could write a really funny poem about the abc’s of exits – a’exit, b’exit, c’exit, d’exit…
❤
David
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That’s a wonderful idea, in fact. What else have you got up there in the treasure chest 😉.
Thank you for the comment, David.
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Nice take on current affairs, Darius! I couldn’t help thinking of the taunting scene from Monty Python and the Holy Grail…
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Thank you, Ingrid. If it seems pythonesque to you, I would be very chuffed. I’m a big fan of deadpan humour.
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Lovely, I hadn’t heard of the French exit, but will now forevermore think of this goodbye-less farewell in that way. Lots of sweet twists on words. Fun.
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Thank you, K. It was an honour to share it with you.
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This is brilliant! So many clever rhymes – and educational too, I’d never heard of a French exit. 🙂
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Thank you, Kate. It seems each country has their representative. In the States it’s an Irish Goodbye, so I read.
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I’ve never come across an Australian equivalent.
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